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Originally Posted by afc wimbledon
Are they guaranteed to last 8 years with 80% range or just to be working! as if they won't guarantee the range it's a worthless offer! who the hell wants a car that works but has a 100 mile range!
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They are expected to retain 80% of their range over the warranty period (8 years). Secondly, we have no clue what the cost and range of these battery packs will be in 8 years. By then, they could have double the range and only lose 10% of their power, and be half the price. And the cost of the battery pack isn't the only cost variable. In theory, a Tesla should have extremely low maintenance costs, as they have next to no moving parts. Also, how much will you spend on gas over the same 8 year span?
There are more altruistic reasons to own an electric car, than what you'll save at the pump. If that's all you care about, it is not a product for you. You might as well go spend 20k on a Honda Accord and be done with it. No matter how you slice it and dice it, there will be a massive premium on these vehicles for years to come.
And lastly, even if it only had a 100 mile range, 90% of people could do 90% of their driving without inconvenience. Very few people are commuting 160 kms a day.